Joe House

Situated in the lee of a hill, Joe House is a warm, comfortable, lovely cottage with lots of charm. There is a spacious dining kitchen, with dishwasher, fridge/freezer and induction hob, and the cosy living room has a leather sofa and multi-fuel stove, coal included, first basket of logs. Upstairs, the cottage has two large bedrooms, sleeping up to 5 people, and a family bathroom (good views from the WC!). The cottage is about a mile from Gunnerside, the last bit along a single track road. The garden, sheltered by the hill, is the perfect place to relax after a day's walking amid the outstanding Swaledale scenery! Sleeps 5. Free wifi! Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Week bookings run from Friday to Friday.

Short breaks are available (please see FAQs). Please ring to make a short break booking, 01748 886366.

Gunnerside is a lovely old lead-mining village, where clusters of old cottages lead off to the surrounding ghylls and hills. Ideal for walkers, there are many gentle rambles and more strenuous hikes direct from the village. Good, freshly cooked food is available from Ghyllfoot tearoom and Mary Shaw's Cafe. The King's Head, in Gunnerside, is now reopened, dog-friendly. Nearby good local pubs at Muker, the Farmer's Arms (dog-friendly), and gastropubs at Low Row, the Punch Bowl, and the CB Inn, in Arkengarthdale. Kearton Country Hotel at Thwaite. The nearest shops are at Muker, 3 miles updale (restricted opening in off-season) and Reeth, 6 miles. There is also a good little market (Friday), post office, garage, tearooms, cafes and craft and gift shops at Reeth. Larger towns nearby are Hawes, 11 miles (market Tuesday), Richmond, 18 miles (market Saturday), Leyburn, 15 miles (Friday market) and Barnard Castle, 16 miles. There are supermarkets in Hawes, Leyburn and Richmond, with a large late opening Tesco supermarket at Catterick Garrison, 17 miles, which also delivers. Bike hire at Fremington, 7 miles. Orange/EE (only) mobile reception in Gunnerside area (patchy). Free wifi at Joe House. Ghyllfoot Tearoom can provide frozen "bistro-style" meals - see FAQs. The mobile fish and chip van calls at Gunnerside around 7 - 7.30 every Friday evening.

Sleeps up to 5. 1st bedroom has kingsize and sgle beds, 2nd bedroom can be either superking or twin (please mention when booking how you would like the bed made up). Note, sgle bed in 1st bedroom is not made up unless requested on booking.

Central heating.

Multi-fuel stove in living room (all coal included, first basket of logs, further logs avaiable to buy from Reeth Village Store, Reeth Garage, or Good Life in Hawes).

All bedlinen, towels and teatowels included.

Free wifi.

Freeview tv, dvd and mp3 players.

Full-size dishwasher.

Full-size fridge/freezer.

Induction hob, oven.

Shower over bath.

Sorry, no smoking

Sorry, no pets.

Garden furniture.

Parking for up to 4 cars.

Note, flagged path to front door is uneven.

Week bookings run from Friday to Friday.

Short breaks are available (please see FAQs). Please ring to make a short break booking, 01748 886366.

" A fabulous place to see in the New Year. Thanks for making it so homely and the thoughtful touches, from the welcome pack and foodies, to our Christmas tree! We love the dales, but don't know Swaledale well, so this week has been a revelation. A hugely relaxing place in a gorgeous part of Britain." Hannah and David, Cambridge.

"What a lovely cottage! We've had great fun doing sme of the suggested activities - even paddling at Wainwath Falls despite the weather. Love the bridge over the Swale at Reeth and a great place for throwing stones in the river." Charlotte, Richard, Andrew and Isabel Digby.

"Our two weeks here have gone too quickly, weather fantastic, allowing us to walk every day. Our ninth visit to Joe House, our favourite house so far, with everything you might need for both good and bad weather." Mary and John, Ireland.

"Had the most relaxing couple of days - fab cottage, couldn't have wanted for more!" Simon, Kay and Felix, Holmfirth.

"A lovely cottage in a good location. Weather good, so we got to do some cycling- the only regret was the rather steep climb up from the main road - first try was a case of get off and push!" Susan and Jan.

"A relaxing stay in your delightful cottage. One of the best appointed we've stayed in. Great walks and biking from the doorstep." Sarah, Antony, George and Joseph Penny, Melmerby.

"We loved the remoteness of Joe House and it was much larger and very comfortable for us 2. Very sorry to leave." Ruth Wood, Australia.

"We've had a wonderful week here and can't fault Joe House (and wouldn't try!). The scenery and colours in November is absolutely stunning and we've been lucky with the weather. So much to see and do here, already planning our return." Trevor and Bronwen.